@phyllisbetts.bsky.social
Sociologist. Retired Professor. Field-based community researcher. Engaged citizen. Data and policy work. Blue collar midwest background. JD Vance cannot tell me about the working class. I expose gaslighting.
Amazing how the call for women/families to have more babies is being cast as a SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY—even while JD has already told us that it is only natural and moral that we think almost exclusively in terms of our own immediate blood ties. Would seem to include #children as a “family” decision.
July 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Amazing how the call for women/families to have more babies is being cast as a SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY—even while JD has already told us that it is only natural and moral that we think almost exclusively in terms of our own immediate blood ties. Would seem to include #children as a “family” decision.
Never UNDERESTIMATE the size of the low-information voter population, nor the power of “vibes” to engage this voter. That’s it. Dems tying themselves in knots as pundits proclaim they do not communicate a clear, consistent message.
People—a message requires a motivated listener. Dems, get a vibe.
People—a message requires a motivated listener. Dems, get a vibe.
May 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Never UNDERESTIMATE the size of the low-information voter population, nor the power of “vibes” to engage this voter. That’s it. Dems tying themselves in knots as pundits proclaim they do not communicate a clear, consistent message.
People—a message requires a motivated listener. Dems, get a vibe.
People—a message requires a motivated listener. Dems, get a vibe.
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Jessica: We have big headlines, getting investment like $8.5 billion out of Qatar, that was already announced in 2023 and 2024. Abu Dhabi, he says $200 billion… announced during the Biden administration… He likes to show up and take credit for things other people did
May 16, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Jessica: We have big headlines, getting investment like $8.5 billion out of Qatar, that was already announced in 2023 and 2024. Abu Dhabi, he says $200 billion… announced during the Biden administration… He likes to show up and take credit for things other people did
This 8647 stuff being investigated? Nonsense. The Pam&Kash&Tulsi trio can issue an admonition that it could be misunderstood. Then let’s do a compilation of things 47 & his henchmen have said/posted that could be misunderstood as a threat. Or CLEARLY seen as a full-throated call for earthly demise.
May 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
This 8647 stuff being investigated? Nonsense. The Pam&Kash&Tulsi trio can issue an admonition that it could be misunderstood. Then let’s do a compilation of things 47 & his henchmen have said/posted that could be misunderstood as a threat. Or CLEARLY seen as a full-throated call for earthly demise.
DOGE/Elon going silent re fake “exposures of fraud” and cost cutting “savings.” But we know they’re rooting around at IRS/other foundational data. INCREDIBLE damage to health, science, education/human services already done. WHO Is writing the best ongoing damage assessment/chronology?
April 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM
DOGE/Elon going silent re fake “exposures of fraud” and cost cutting “savings.” But we know they’re rooting around at IRS/other foundational data. INCREDIBLE damage to health, science, education/human services already done. WHO Is writing the best ongoing damage assessment/chronology?
Was watching news and the Trump Chatty Cathy in the Oval popped up. He really needs some new phrases in his voice box cause he says the VERY same lie-laced voice dumps EVERY SINGLE TIME. I swear even the celebrities being sworn in (Dr Oz today) have to mask their incredulity.
April 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Was watching news and the Trump Chatty Cathy in the Oval popped up. He really needs some new phrases in his voice box cause he says the VERY same lie-laced voice dumps EVERY SINGLE TIME. I swear even the celebrities being sworn in (Dr Oz today) have to mask their incredulity.
April 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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www.cnn.com/2025/04/11/c... The privatization of weather forecasting and elimination of climate research moves forward another step.
Trump’s draft budget eviscerates weather and climate tracking and research | CNN
The move would devastate weather and climate research even as weather is becoming more erratic and extreme, and would cripple the US industries — including agriculture — that depend on free, accurate ...
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April 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
www.cnn.com/2025/04/11/c... The privatization of weather forecasting and elimination of climate research moves forward another step.
www.liberalcurrents.com/yes-its-fasc...
Penetrating, non-cliche analysis.
Penetrating, non-cliche analysis.
Yes, It's Fascism
It’s not an omen or threat or hint of fascism—it’s the thing itself.
www.liberalcurrents.com
April 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
www.liberalcurrents.com/yes-its-fasc...
Penetrating, non-cliche analysis.
Penetrating, non-cliche analysis.
www.cnn.com/2025/04/11/t...
What is going on? Are we just HEARING more about these crashes, with no actual uptick in how often these crashes occur?
What is going on? Are we just HEARING more about these crashes, with no actual uptick in how often these crashes occur?
Small plane crashes in fireball on busy Boca Raton street | CNN
A small plane crashed just outside the airport in Boca Raton, Florida, Friday morning, erupting into a fireball along a busy city street, police told CNN.
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April 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
www.cnn.com/2025/04/11/t...
What is going on? Are we just HEARING more about these crashes, with no actual uptick in how often these crashes occur?
What is going on? Are we just HEARING more about these crashes, with no actual uptick in how often these crashes occur?
The self-praise predictability is so WORD FOR WORD predictable that he sounds like an old-fashioned pull-my-string Chatty Cathy doll who has run out of things to say.
April 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The self-praise predictability is so WORD FOR WORD predictable that he sounds like an old-fashioned pull-my-string Chatty Cathy doll who has run out of things to say.
Maybe the mad hatter can claim this off ramp? All together now, 1,2,3 . . . Sir, you are amazing and nobody else could have done this like thee.
April 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Maybe the mad hatter can claim this off ramp? All together now, 1,2,3 . . . Sir, you are amazing and nobody else could have done this like thee.
The best way to counter Trump Regime gaslighting: Ask over and over again, WHY, if so much FRAUD is being exposed, why are there are NO names, NO investigations, NO witness affidavits, NO warrants, NO charges, NO grand juries, NO arrests, NO prosecutions—even though PAM&KASH calling the shots.
April 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The best way to counter Trump Regime gaslighting: Ask over and over again, WHY, if so much FRAUD is being exposed, why are there are NO names, NO investigations, NO witness affidavits, NO warrants, NO charges, NO grand juries, NO arrests, NO prosecutions—even though PAM&KASH calling the shots.
My small account remains on the other place to counter gaslighting with the best data and analysis I can find. Seems to break through with a few. Strangely picked up followers Steve Bannon, Dan Scovino, Kayleigh McEnany, Pete Hegseth. What is that about?
April 2, 2025 at 9:46 AM
My small account remains on the other place to counter gaslighting with the best data and analysis I can find. Seems to break through with a few. Strangely picked up followers Steve Bannon, Dan Scovino, Kayleigh McEnany, Pete Hegseth. What is that about?